Aero-Spa AP 1000 Installation guide

Brand: Aero-Spa

Model: AP 1000

Type: Installation guide

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For outdoor use only!

WARNING

Hot tub/Spa care and sanitizing is the sole

responsibility of the owner. In some cases a residual

sanitizer must be present to minimize cross

contamination. Hot tubs/Spas are not intended to

treat infections. Never allow use of hot tub/spa if you

are unable to verify the condition of open sores,

wounds, lesions, cuts, sores, abrasions, boil, etc. or

infections of any type exist. The best industry

practice is to maintain a minimum of 1 PPM residual

chlorine sanitizer in the water at all times. The best

industry practice will minimize the possibility of cross

contamination; however; will not eliminate the

possibility.

Operation and Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Proper installation and usage of your Aero-Spa™ Ozone Generator is

your responsibility. Read and follow this Installation Guide carefully for

important installation, operation and safety information. Basic safety

precautions should always be followed, including but not limited to

the following:

 Read and follow all instruction.

 Never operate Aero-Spa™ equipment indoors.

 Do not use hot tub for 30 minutes after the Aero-Spa™ unit

has operated.

 Never inhale ozone exhausted by Aero-Spa™ unit.

 Follow all electrical installation instructions in this installation

guide.

 Do not operate Aero-Spa™ unit unless the electrical source is

protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) device.

 Do not use the Aero-Spa™ unit for applications other than

those described in this installation guide.

 Follow all applicable electrical codes.

 WARNING - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use

this product if it has a damaged cord. Call Aero-Spa™

immediately to get the product repaired.

 Mount the Ozone Generator so that it is inaccessible to anyone

in the hot tub.

 Never attempt servicing when wet.

 Do not allow children to operate the Aero-Spa™.

 Plastic ozone supply tubing is available with the Ozone

Generator. Never replace this tubing with metal tubing.

 Trace amounts of hydrochloric acid may be present in the ozone

tube. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Equipment Identification

1) Remove the equipment from the packaging. Care must be taken

when handling the components. Do not drop the generator or

sintered diffuser, as they are fragile.

a) Identify the equipment components: Installation Guide,

Safety/Warning Labels, Ozone Tube, Cycle Timer, GFCI &

Surge Protector Plug and Sintered Diffuser (Figure 1).

Please note that your product may vary from photos in

this installation guide.

Model: AP 1000

DESCRIPTION

QTY

Aero-Spa™ Generator

20 feet – Ozone Tube

Sintered Diffuser

Installation Guide

Cycle Timer

Aero-Spa™

Generator

Installation

Guide

20 feet –

Ozone Tube

Cycle Timer

Sintered

Diffuser

Figure 3

2) Equipment Set-up

For best results it is highly recommended that the hot tub be drained

and thoroughly cleaned to remove residual dirt and contaminants

prior to installation of the Aero-Spa™ system. The system should be

cleaned with Aero-Spa™ pipe cleaner and filled with filtered water

through the Aero-Spa™ Fill Filter. The hot tub filter element should be

replaced or cleaned using the Aero-Spa™ filter cleaner.

a) Set the equipment on a

level solid spacer block

that is at least 2 – 3/8”

thick and at least 10’

from the hot tub that is

not prone to flooding

(equipment is weather

proof but not

waterproof) (Figure 2). If

the supplied ozone tube

is not of adequate

length, move the

equipment closer to the

hot tub but not closer

than 10’. Do not extend

or shorten the ozone

tube. If the tube is too

long, coil the excess

tube in an 8” diameter

coil. Note: an

improperly sized

ozone tube will

detrimentally affect the

performance and life of

this product and may void

the warranty!

b) Connect the ozone tube from

the generator to the 20’

ozone tube connected to the

sintered diffuser.

c) Loop the ozone tube over the

edge of the hot tub (figure 3).

Aero-Spa™

Figure 2

NORMAL RESTING SURFACE

Figure 5

Figure 4

d) Lower the sintered diffuser into

the hot tub and allow it to rest

on the bottom.

e) If the hot tub has a hard cover,

align the ozone tube with the

center seam of the cover and

allow it to lie in the gap to

ensure that it is not pinched

when the cover is closed. The

clear protector tube must be

positioned in the gap (see figure

4).

f) Locate the closest electrical

outlet on the house or garage

that is at least 10’ from the hot

tub that can be used to supply

power to the equipment (Figure

3) Grounding Instructions:

a) This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical

short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by

providing an escape wire for the electric current. This product

is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an

appropriate grounding plug (type 5-15P).

The plug must be plugged into an outlet

(type 5-15R) that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes

and ordinances. DANGER – Improper

installation of the grounding plug can result

in a risk of electric shock. If repair or

replacement of the cord or plug is

necessary, do not connect the grounding

wire to either flat blade terminal. The

wire with insulation having an outer

surface that is green with or without

yellow stripes is the grounding wire.

Check with a qualified electrician or

serviceman if the grounding

instructions are not completely

understood, or if in doubt as to whether

Figure 6

Clear Protector Tube

Figure 7

Power cord to Aero-

Spa™ equipment

the product is properly grounded.

b) Do not modify the plug provided; if it will not fit the outlet,

have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This

product is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a

grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated (type 5-15P)

in Figure 6. Make sure that the product is connected to an

outlet (type 5-15R) having the same configuration as the plug.

No adapter should be used with this product. This product

has an automatically reset thermal limiter, which shuts off the

entire product when an elevated temperature condition exists.

When the product cools it will automatically restart.

c) Only if required, obtain a UL outdoor rated extension cord

Never locate the Aero-Spa™ generator closer than 10’ from

the hot tub.

d) Insert the electrical plug from the Aero-Spa™ into the

extension cord.

e) Insert the GFCI & Surge Protector Plug (Figure 7) into the

electrical outlet identified in step 3) Figure 5.

f) Insert the cycle timer cord into the GFCI breaker identified in

(Figure 7).

g) Insert the 120 VAC power cord or the extension cord

identified in 3) above into the cycle timer

4) Turning Product On

a) Press the “reset” button (Figure 7). The equipment will be

turned “on” and

will be running.

Occasionally

GFCI breakers

will experience

nuisance

tripping. This will

shut off the

power to the

equipment. If

this occurs,

press the “reset”

button. If

Reset

Button

pressing the “reset” button does not start the equipment,

unplug the extension cord and press the “reset” button. If the

“reset” button does not “hold in”, replace the GFCI breaker. If

the button does “hold in”, plug the ex-tension cord into the

GFCI breaker and unplug the equip-ment from the other end.

Press the “reset” button. If the “reset” button does not “hold

in” replace the extension cord. If the “reset” button does “hold

in” contact Aero-Spa™. Note: Do not operate this equipment

without a GFCI breaker installed. TIP: In the event of a power

outage, the GFCI device will need to be reset manually.

b) The equipment will begin to operate. You will hear a faint hum

from the generator and a steady bubble stream will be

emitted from the diffuser.

c) Adjust the timer to operate 2 hours of run time 2 times per

day. Adjust the timer based on your use habits. Reducing the

run time while maintaining water clarity will maximize the

equipment life and minimize power consumption.

Maintenance and Care

This product has no user serviceable parts. If service is required, call

or return the product to an authorized service representative.

Attempts to service the ozone generator will void the customer

satisfaction policy and Limited Warranty and expose the user to

electrical shock which may cause severe injury or death. Keep the

area around the product free of leaves and other debris. If debris

enters the product through the air intake holes, unplug the product

and carefully remove the debris. Restart product (see section 3)g).

Fill & Start-Up Recommendations

Our customers have been using the Aero-Spa™ system as the

primary water treatment process for years without harsh chemicals.

Because we cannot control how your hot tub is used/maintained and

according to the EPA we must recommend maintaining at 1 – 2 PPM

of an approved residual sanitizer to minimize cross contamination of

users. To put this into perspective, to obtain a 1 PPM ratio in a 500

gallon hot tub, you would need to add about 0.63 OZ (1.25

tablespoons) of regular household bleach (6% sodium hypochlorite).

If you substitute swimming pool chlorine (10% – 15% sodium

hypochlorite) you would need about half as much.

The suggested method on fill and start-up would be to use sodium

dichlor on the initial application of the sanitizer and then the first time

you need to adjust the free chlorine. Any subsequent time the free

chlorine needs to be adjusted use 0.63 OZ (1.25 tablespoons) of

regular household bleach (6% sodium hypochlorite). The reason for

this is that the sodium dichlor contains cyanuric acid (CYA) as a

stabilizing agent. The CYA keeps the chlorine from degrading. If you

continue to use soduim dichlor to raise the free chlorine, over time the

CYA builds up in the water and makes the chlorine ineffective. The

initial application of sodium dichlor will have enough CYA to stabilize

the chlorine for the long run. This method will minimize maintenance

and save you money! The easy formula is first and second application

is sodium dichlor and all others bleach.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Aero-Spa™ not running

1. Reset GFCI breaker. If this problem persists replace GFCI

breaker

2. Reset circuit breaker at house fuse panel. If this problem

persists call Aero-Spa™, LLC

3. Bypass timer, if this corrects the problem replace timer

4. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Water is cloudy

1. Increase the run time cycle

2. Repeat step 1 until water clarity improves

3. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

No bubbles coming from sintered diffuser

1. Verify Aero-Spa™ is running

2. Verify ozone tube is not broken

3. Verify ozone tube is not pinched or disconnected

4. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Strong ozone odor near Aero-Spa™

1. Verify ozone tube is not broken

2. Verify ozone tube is not pinched or disconnected

3. Turn off air pump and call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Strong ozone odor in hot tub

1. Reduce cycle run time 25%. Repeat if odor remains strong

after 1 hour.

2. Turn off air pump and call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Ozone tube is cloudy in color and not flexible

1. This is normal, periodically check for cracks in ozone tube

2. Call Aero-Spa™, LLC for replacement parts.

Sintered diffuser is turning brown

1. This is normal when the water used to fill the hot tub has high

iron content. The diffuser can be soaked in “rust or stain

remover” or similar product and rinsed thoroughly after

soaking.

2. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Brown ring at water line

1. This is normal when the water used to fill the hot tub has high

iron content. Using “rust or stain remover” solution, wipe the

rust stain with damp sponge containing rust or stain remover.

Rinse sponge in solution periodically.

2. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Light scale on surface

1. This occurs when the water used to fill the hot tub is hard.

Using a sponge or “Scouring pad” pad, wipe surface to

remove scale. Care should be used if using a “Scouring pad”

pad to ensure the surface of the hot tub is not damaged.

2. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Light brown material on surface of hot tub walls

1. This occurs when the water is not adequately circulated in the

hot tub. Using a sponge, wipe surface to remove scale.

2. Increase hot tub circulation pump cycle time. Synchronize

circulation pump and Aero-Spa™ run time.

3. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Water is normally clear but turns cloudy during or just after use –

1. Increase the cycle run time by 25%

2. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

Water back siphoned into the ozone tube and or the ozone generator

1. A small amount of moisture can be considered normal in high

humidity conditions and in such a case nothing needs to be

done. If there is more than a few drops proceed to step 2.

below

2. Turn off all power by unplugging Aero-Spa™ from the 120

volt power outlet. Remove the sintered diffuser from the hot

tub and lay it on the ground at a lower elevation than the

generator. Allow the unit to purge the water from the ozone

tube. When complete, reinstall sintered diffuser in hot tub

and make sure the air lock is installed as described in the

installation procedure.

3. If these steps do not solve the problem call Aero-Spa™, LLC

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION POLICY

We are confident that the Aero-Spa™ process will maintain the desired water quality in your hot tub

or pool. If during the first ninety days you are not satisfied with the water quality in your hot tub or pool

you can return the Aero-Spa™ product to us for a refund. All other unused products and accessories

returned are subject to a twenty-five percent restocking fee and must be returned within fourteen days

of purchase. Payment Plan fees are not refundable. To be eligible to receive any refund under this

Customer Satisfaction Policy you must contact us by telephone, e-mail or in writing within the time

specified above, from the date of your invoice. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) will be issued

with instructions. Canceled orders or RMA’s for systems as described above issued or inquired about

for any reason within thirty days of invoice date are subject to a fourteen percent restocking fee. All

products must thereafter be received at our facility within twenty-one days of the return authorization

date. Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges of returned product including insurance. Upon

receipt, any evidence of tampering or misuse of the unit will void this Customer Satisfaction Policy.

For more information, or to seek a refund under this Customer Satisfaction Policy, please contact

Aero-Spa™ at W300 N7706 Christine Lane, Hartland, Wisconsin, 53029, visit our website at

www.aero-spa.net or e-mail us at [email protected]. If Buyer is making a refund claim, please

provide the reason for seeking the refund.

MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY

DISCLAMIER, DURATION, AND SCOPE OF THE WARRANTY

Aero-Spa™, LLC ("Aero") warrants its products against defective materials or workmanship at the

time of shipment for a specific warranty period. Aero offers the following warranty periods for each of

its products: 12 months for “New” products, and 6 months for all refurbished products. To make a

valid claim under this warranty, Aero must be notified through writing, e-mail or otherwise of any

warranty claim within the applicable warranty period and in the manner described below.

All implied warranties including the IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY and the

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are also LIMITED IN

DURATION to the applicable warranty period. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON

HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MIGHT NOT

APPLY TO YOU. This warranty only covers the original Buyer of Aero's product. Aero will not be

responsible under this warranty for any defect, failure, or malfunction of this product caused by

abuse, misuse, unauthorized adjustments or dissembling of this product during the duration of this

warranty. AERO MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY BEYOND THAT CONTAINED IN THIS WRITING.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY

If after the expiration of the Customer Service Policy, the Aero product fails to operate properly under

normal conditions within the remaining warranty period because of a defect in materials or

workmanship, Aero will repair or replace this product without cost to you for parts or labor. If repair or

replacement of the product is impossible or impracticable, as an alternative, Aero retains the option to

reimburse you with the original purchase price of the product within a reasonable amount of time.

THE REMEDY DESCRIBED ABOVE SHALL BE YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF

ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. NO OTHER REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS

WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), SHALL BE AVAILABLE

TO YOU. Under no circumstances will Aero be responsible for INCIDENTAL AND/OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, lost profits, lost sales, injury to property, or any other loss. These

limitations do not apply, however, to damages related to personal injury. SOME STATES DO NOT

ALLOW LIMITATION ON INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITIATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. For service, questions or to make a warranty claim,

contact Aero at W300 N7706 Christine Lane, Hartland, Wisconsin, 53029, visit our website at

www.aero-spa.net or e-mail us at [email protected]. If Buyer is making a warranty claim, please

provide a description of the nature of the problem. Alternatively, call the following toll-free number to

obtain further warranty instructions: 1-877-254-7093.

STATE LAWS AND THIS WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. To the extent that state law renders any

provision in this warranty inoperative, state law shall apply and that clause shall be severed from the

warranty; this severance, however, does not render the entire warranty inoperative.

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